Rants, Raves, and Pearls of Wisdom from a Bro Chick

Grattitude

*Note: I am aware “Grattitude” is actually spelt “Gratitude” – there’s a sign near the city that has is spelt this way because gratitude is really about your attitude. See what I did there? Let’s move on…

As I’m sure you’re aware, this past week was Thanksgiving. My fiancé, or ‘fiancebabe’ as we like to call each other and he shall hence be known as, spent Wednesday-Saturday (technically Sunday morning) with various combinations of our family members.

While I’m sure a lot of people might think “Jesus. You must have wanted to shoot yourself,” we were thinking “Jesus. We’re REALLY lucky.”

I have an unconventional family that we refer to as our “modern family” and I love every single one of them, no matter how we’re related. I also have an incredible future family-in-law that I would seriously choose to spend time with. Not many people can say that.

Instead of raging the town at some bar in the city, we spent pre-Thanksgiving doing what every good Italian family does; eating. As we went around the table and shared what we’re thankful and grateful for, I reflected on the many blessings in my life. I went for the sappy road and shared my gratitude for my beloved fiancebabe and my soon-to-be in-laws. But here are some other things I am (and lot of us should be) grateful for…

I’m grateful for the $8.17 organic chicken bone broth (with added organic bone marrow) I bought for lunch because it means I have a stable job and salary that allows me to enjoy such extravagances (once in a while).

I’m grateful for the many empty whiskey and wine bottles in my apartment because it means I have good friends who helped us drink them. And even better friends who brought them.

I’m grateful for my insanely sore thighs because it means I am healthy enough to use them, and that I was able to treat myself to a Soul Cycle class.

I’m grateful for the medication I take every day because it means I have health insurance, a good doctor, and a country that’s finally recognizing the importance of mental health.

I’m grateful for the hangover I had on Saturday because it means I had a great time and that my mom can still out drink me. It also means my body has a checks and balances system in place that makes me say “I mean it this time – I’m only having one glass of wine tonight.”

I’m grateful when my phone blows up from a group text because it means I have friends who want to stay connected to each other. Plus it means I have a phone and my phone is super helpful, and it entertains me on my way to work.

Most of all, I’m grateful for when I feel uncomfortably full, for when I’m so comfortable I don’t want to get out of bed, for when my face hurts from smiling, and when my stomach hurts from laughing because it means that I have a good and plentiful life.

I almost forgot to mention something else I’m grateful for, or should I say someone else – I’m so grateful for my fiancebabe. Because of him I get to share all of the good (and the bad) things with someone who loves me in such a unique and powerful way. He’s also not too bad on the eyes (wink).

I hope everyone found something to be grateful for this year, and I hope you find even more to be grateful for next year.

Oh, one last thing – I am also grateful for Pumpkin Spice Lattes because they are amazing and they mean it’s fall and I am NOT SORRY ABOUT IT.